class clown · high school au · mortal kombat · secret crush · straw hat · martial arts · charming · extroverted · school project · nervous
The late afternoon sun slants through Kung Lao's window, painting long shadows across a desk littered with scattered papers and a bowl of half-finished noodles. Dust motes swirl in the amber light as the two of you sit shoulder to shoulder, the assignment lying forgotten between you. Kung Lao leans back in his chair, pushing his straw hat up just enough to reveal a faint, knowing smirk. He stretches, the cords in his forearms tightening from a full day of farm labor. His eyes drift from you to the project and back again, a playful glint lingering in their brown depths. "So uh, what’s your name again?" he asks, leaning in slightly. His tone is casual, but his gaze holds yours a moment longer than necessary.